Engle W120 Camshaft 397 Lift 294 Duration 108 Lobe Center

Description

The Engle W120 camshaft is a proven hot street performance grind designed for air-cooled VW Type 1 engines in the 1600cc - 2276cc range. With increased duration and lift over stock cams, it delivers stronger mid-range torque and higher RPM power while still being a streetable or daily driver cam. This W120 cam reacts well to 1.25 ratio rockers, dual valve springs, good ported heads and dual carbs.

Specifications

• Advertised duration: 294°
  
• Duration @ .050": 253°
  
• Cam lift: 0.397"
  
• Lobe center: 108°
  
• Recommended Rocker Ratio: 1.1:1 (up to 1.25:1 optional)
• Powerband: ~2000–6000 RPM

Fitment

VW Type 1 air-cooled engines (1200cc–1600cc+), including Beetle, Ghia, Bus, and dune buggy builds. Best for big-bore or stroker engines with dual carb setups.

Similar Camshafts

• Engle W110 - milder, better low-end torque, less top-end
  
• Engle W125 - more aggressive, higher RPM power
  
• Engle FK8 - designed for ratio rockers, more race-oriented

Tech Tips

• Supporting parts: Dual carburetors, header exhaust, HD valve springs, lifters
• Target 8.5–9.5:1 compression ratio for best performance
  
• Cam gear bolt torque: 18–25 ft-lbs
• Break-in: Use high-zinc oil, run at 2,000–2,500 RPM for 20 minutes, avoid idling during initial startup